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CHARIOTEER OF DELPHI

The Charioteer of Delphi, also known as Heniokhos (the rein-holder), is one of the best-known statues surviving from Ancient Greece, and is considered one of the finest examples of ancient bronze statues. The statue of a chariot driver was found in 1896 at the Sanctuary of Apollo in Delphi. It is now in the Delphi Archaeological Museum. The statue was erected at Delphi in 478 or 474 BC, to commemorate the victory of a chariot team in the Pythian Games, which were held at Delphi every four years in honor of Pythean Apollo. It was originally part of a larger group of statuary, including the chariot, four (possibly six) horses and two grooms. Some fragments of the horses were found with the statue. When intact, it must have been one of the most imposing works of statuary in the world. This statue, as with all our other bronze items, are cast in Greece, using the traditional 'lost wax' method, therefore each piece is unique.It was made in Greece, stands 67 centimeters high, 20 centimeters width, and weighs approximately 15 kg.

Details:

Condition:New, Handmade in Greece.

Material:Bronze

Height: 67cm(26")

Width:20cm(7.8")

Weight:15 kg

Please be aware that, due to the fact that our products are either individually cast, carved, painted and hand finished, there will inevitably be minor variations in size, colour and texture.(380)